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25 April 2007
The New Wave of Leadership
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A human being is a part of a whole, called by us ‘universe’ – a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest... a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.
—Albert Einstein
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24 March 2007
19 March 2007
DHHS 2007 Poverty Guidelines
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To find the 2007 Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines click here.
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To find the 2007 Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines click here.
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10 March 2007
Compassion Capital Fund Targeted Capacity Building Program
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Applications for Targeted Capacity Building Program are due April 10, 2007. $50,000 "mini-grants" to help promising organizations increase their corporate capability and infrastructure and bolster their sustainability.
CCF Targeted Capacity Building
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Applications for Targeted Capacity Building Program are due April 10, 2007. $50,000 "mini-grants" to help promising organizations increase their corporate capability and infrastructure and bolster their sustainability.
The purpose of the
Contact us right away for assistance conceptualizing a project, carrying it out and applying for this program.
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09 March 2007
Compassion Capital Fund Program Announcement
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), announced that applications will be accepted for new grants pursuant to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) Demonstration Program and will be due on May 16, 2007.
The Capacity Partnership Group is accepting engagements to conceptualize programs and apply for this funding program.
Pursuant to this announcement, ACF will award funds to experienced organizations to deliver capacity building services to faith-based and community organizations through the provision of training, technical assistance, and sub-awards.
Intermediary organizations will assist faith-based and community organizations with capacity building activities in five critical areas: 1) leadership development, 2) organizational development, 3) program development, 4) revenue development strategies, and 5) community engagement. Capacity building activities are designed to increase an organization's sustainability and effectiveness, enhance its ability to provide social services, and create collaborations to better serve those most in need.
19 February 2007
South LA & Pomona Community Organizations . . .
. . . Discuss Local Action Plans at World Vision’s “Tools for Transformation” Training Celebration
February 10, 2007 – Los Angeles, CA – Nearly 50 leaders of South Los Angeles and Pomona community-based organizations today joined together at World Vision’s “Tools for Transformation” training event to celebrate and share plans on transforming their communities. World Vision designed Tools for Transformation to assist grassroots organizations in strengthening their capacity to enable children, families and communities move toward the fullness of life with dignity, justice, peace and hope.
Through Tools for Transformation, World Vision provided a 15-week training program for 40 community-based organizations serving Pomona and the South Los Angeles neighborhoods of South Central, Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, Leimert Park, Hyde Park and Windsor Hills. The training program equips local leaders and faith-based organizations with the skills and strategies necessary to mobilize resources and achieve their vision of transforming their communities. As a result of the training program, these organizations will be better able to foster a vibrant and vital community that cares for and engages youth, families and their neighborhoods.
“Simply put, if you want to have the maximum impact on individuals, you must do more than give them supplies and services,” says Michael Mata, World Vision’s National Director for Tools for Transformation. “Their environment needs to change to one where everyone in a given community can thrive, not just get by.”
World Vision Los Angeles recently received a Compassion Capital Fund Grant as part of President George Bush’s faith-based initiative. In collaboration with the Department of Health & Human Services Compassion Capital Fund project, World Vision Los Angeles awarded $300,000 to 27 of these community-based organizations that presented effective capacity building plans through a competitive application process.
One of those grantees is United Women in Transition, a South Los Angeles transitional home for women overcoming drug addiction. “The training program was quite valuable to our organization,” says Ruthie Gray, executive director of United Women in Transition. “It gave us the real support we needed.”
Kimberly Gunderson, who heads Pomoma New Community, another grantee that provides an after-school program for at-risk youth, also recognized the training program’s important value. “Even though our workers had passion and zeal, we were a fledgling organization because we didn’t have the best structure,” says Gunderson. “But the training program taught us how to be a sustainable organization so we could build an infrastructure that would grow.”
Mata points out that Tools for Transformation was formed based on WorldVision’s insight into the power of community building. “We have come to a holistic understanding that we can’t do it all,” he says. “It would be better to help develop the community’s capacity to create a better or more dynamic environment, and for them to define what that is.”
Founded in 1950, World Vision Inc. is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. Domestically, World Vision currently works in 12 geographies in the United States in collaboration with thousands of local faith and community-based organizations and networks.
Photo Caption: Pictured at the Tools for Transformation event are (from left): Glen Peterson, Tools for Transformation Manager for World Vision Southern California; Michael Mata, World Vision’s national director for Tools for Transformation; Ruthie Gray, executive director of United Women in Transition; Kimberly Gunderson, executive director for Pomoma New Community; and Jo Carcedo Southern California Metro Director for World Vision US.
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February 10, 2007 – Los Angeles, CA – Nearly 50 leaders of South Los Angeles and Pomona community-based organizations today joined together at World Vision’s “Tools for Transformation” training event to celebrate and share plans on transforming their communities. World Vision designed Tools for Transformation to assist grassroots organizations in strengthening their capacity to enable children, families and communities move toward the fullness of life with dignity, justice, peace and hope.
Through Tools for Transformation, World Vision provided a 15-week training program for 40 community-based organizations serving Pomona and the South Los Angeles neighborhoods of South Central, Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, Leimert Park, Hyde Park and Windsor Hills. The training program equips local leaders and faith-based organizations with the skills and strategies necessary to mobilize resources and achieve their vision of transforming their communities. As a result of the training program, these organizations will be better able to foster a vibrant and vital community that cares for and engages youth, families and their neighborhoods.
“Simply put, if you want to have the maximum impact on individuals, you must do more than give them supplies and services,” says Michael Mata, World Vision’s National Director for Tools for Transformation. “Their environment needs to change to one where everyone in a given community can thrive, not just get by.”
World Vision Los Angeles recently received a Compassion Capital Fund Grant as part of President George Bush’s faith-based initiative. In collaboration with the Department of Health & Human Services Compassion Capital Fund project, World Vision Los Angeles awarded $300,000 to 27 of these community-based organizations that presented effective capacity building plans through a competitive application process.
One of those grantees is United Women in Transition, a South Los Angeles transitional home for women overcoming drug addiction. “The training program was quite valuable to our organization,” says Ruthie Gray, executive director of United Women in Transition. “It gave us the real support we needed.”
Kimberly Gunderson, who heads Pomoma New Community, another grantee that provides an after-school program for at-risk youth, also recognized the training program’s important value. “Even though our workers had passion and zeal, we were a fledgling organization because we didn’t have the best structure,” says Gunderson. “But the training program taught us how to be a sustainable organization so we could build an infrastructure that would grow.”
Mata points out that Tools for Transformation was formed based on WorldVision’s insight into the power of community building. “We have come to a holistic understanding that we can’t do it all,” he says. “It would be better to help develop the community’s capacity to create a better or more dynamic environment, and for them to define what that is.”
Founded in 1950, World Vision Inc. is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. Domestically, World Vision currently works in 12 geographies in the United States in collaboration with thousands of local faith and community-based organizations and networks.
Photo Caption: Pictured at the Tools for Transformation event are (from left): Glen Peterson, Tools for Transformation Manager for World Vision Southern California; Michael Mata, World Vision’s national director for Tools for Transformation; Ruthie Gray, executive director of United Women in Transition; Kimberly Gunderson, executive director for Pomoma New Community; and Jo Carcedo Southern California Metro Director for World Vision US.
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11 February 2007
Tools For Transformation
Welcome back! A group of 27 organizations graduated from the Tools for Transformation project funded by the Department of Health and Human Services' Compassion Capital Fund at World Vision.
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10 February 2007
These are the great people of the Tools group wrapping up their projects February 28
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At least they are the ones who were at our final event on Saturday, February 10, 2007
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At least they are the ones who were at our final event on Saturday, February 10, 2007
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09 February 2007
National Responsible Fatherhood
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Capacity Building Initiative. Click for more information.
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08 February 2007
26 January 2007
Volunteer Intern from Biola University's School of Intercultural Studies
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We thanked Catlyn Bauman for her outstanding volunteer support at World Vision's Southern California Regional office in Los Angeles today. She is back to school next week after her volunteer work with us over Interterm.
Pictured: (left to right) Catlyn, Karen Hamilton, Liz Gregory; front: Loretta Randle.
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25 January 2007
Participate in the 2007 Compensation & Benefits Survey for Nonprofits
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The Center for Nonprofit Management
invites you to participate in the
2007 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SURVEY
of California Nonprofits!
What is the Compensation & Benefits Survey?
Available in a version for Northern California and a version for Southern California, The Survey is a comprehensive report of current salaries and benefits paid to nonprofit personnel. Hundreds of nonprofit organizations rely on the Compensation and Benefits Survey to set salaries and benefits for their employees, analyze their own jobs and wages, and evaluate industry compensation standards. The only one of its kind in California, the Survey has been published annually by the Center since 1990.
How Can My Organization Participate?
Participation is free. Please have your organization’s Executive Director or Human Resources staff fill out this simple, easy-to-use multi-page questionnaire (Excel).
· Download the 2007 Survey Questionnaire from our website at: http://www.cnmsocal.org/Services/SurveyParticipate.html
What Are the Benefits of Participating?
In return for your participation, your organization will be listed as a contributor to the 2007 Survey, and you would have had made a valuable contribution to the nonprofit sector! Participants can also purchase a copy of the 2007 Compensation & Benefits Survey at up to 70% off the regular price.
When are the Questionnaires due?
Questionnaires should be submitted by February 28, 2007.
· Northern California can be emailed to ncalsurvey@cnmsocal.org
· Southern California Surveys can be emailed to scalsurvey@cnmsocal.org.
What if I have questions?
If you have any questions about the survey or help completing The Survey, please contact us at ncalsurvey@cnmsocal.org, scalsurvey@cnmsocal.org or 213-346-3260. Visit our
Participation Page for free sample results from 2006!
We look forward to your participation in this year’s Compensation & Benefits Survey!
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The Center for Nonprofit Management
invites you to participate in the
2007 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SURVEY
of California Nonprofits!
What is the Compensation & Benefits Survey?
Available in a version for Northern California and a version for Southern California, The Survey is a comprehensive report of current salaries and benefits paid to nonprofit personnel. Hundreds of nonprofit organizations rely on the Compensation and Benefits Survey to set salaries and benefits for their employees, analyze their own jobs and wages, and evaluate industry compensation standards. The only one of its kind in California, the Survey has been published annually by the Center since 1990.
How Can My Organization Participate?
Participation is free. Please have your organization’s Executive Director or Human Resources staff fill out this simple, easy-to-use multi-page questionnaire (Excel).
· Download the 2007 Survey Questionnaire from our website at: http://www.cnmsocal.org/Services/SurveyParticipate.html
What Are the Benefits of Participating?
In return for your participation, your organization will be listed as a contributor to the 2007 Survey, and you would have had made a valuable contribution to the nonprofit sector! Participants can also purchase a copy of the 2007 Compensation & Benefits Survey at up to 70% off the regular price.
When are the Questionnaires due?
Questionnaires should be submitted by February 28, 2007.
· Northern California can be emailed to ncalsurvey@cnmsocal.org
· Southern California Surveys can be emailed to scalsurvey@cnmsocal.org.
What if I have questions?
If you have any questions about the survey or help completing The Survey, please contact us at ncalsurvey@cnmsocal.org, scalsurvey@cnmsocal.org or 213-346-3260. Visit our
Participation Page
We look forward to your participation in this year’s Compensation & Benefits Survey!
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Assemblymember Karen Bass to speak
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EXECUTIVE SUPPORT NETWORK
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FRIDAY JANUARY 26, 2007
9:00 TO 11:00 a.m.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Assembly Member, Karen Bass
Discussing Foster Care Issues on:
- Kinship Care
- Foster Care Youth Transitioning out of the system
- ESN members supporting Assembly Member Bass
in Sacramento and Los Angeles
Location: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITIES PREVENTION & INTERVENTION
4401 CRENSHAW Blvd., SUITE 315 L.A. 90043
IN THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK BUILDING
Please confirm your attendance
Contact Person Tina: 323) 290-3593
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EXECUTIVE SUPPORT NETWORK
JOIN US
FRIDAY JANUARY 26, 2007
9:00 TO 11:00 a.m.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Assembly Member, Karen Bass
Discussing Foster Care Issues on:
- Kinship Care
- Foster Care Youth Transitioning out of the system
- ESN members supporting Assembly Member Bass
in Sacramento and Los Angeles
Location: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITIES PREVENTION & INTERVENTION
4401 CRENSHAW Blvd., SUITE 315 L.A. 90043
IN THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK BUILDING
Please confirm your attendance
Contact Person Tina: 323) 290-3593
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07 November 2006
Just Do It!
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"While an occasional disinclination to exercise is exhibited by all age cohorts, the likelhood of positive health outcomes makes even mildly strenuous physical activity all the more imperative"
If the Nike corporate slogan had been written by a nonprofit executive or consultant according to Cause Communication Toolkit.
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"While an occasional disinclination to exercise is exhibited by all age cohorts, the likelhood of positive health outcomes makes even mildly strenuous physical activity all the more imperative"
If the Nike corporate slogan had been written by a nonprofit executive or consultant according to Cause Communication Toolkit.
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22 October 2006
Cause Communications
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Benjamin Rodriguez did a presentation on Publicity for nonprofit organizations at the Tools for Transformation training this past week in Los Angeles and Pomona.
He suggested a free publication from Cause Communications, "COMMUNICATIONS TOOLKIT: A guide to navigating communications for the nonprofit world," that is available for free as a .pdf download here.
I have downloaded the document and started to read it. I believe that it will be a valuable resource to your nonprofit organization. This is what they say in the introduction:
Benjamin Rodriguez did a presentation on Publicity for nonprofit organizations at the Tools for Transformation training this past week in Los Angeles and Pomona.
He suggested a free publication from Cause Communications, "COMMUNICATIONS TOOLKIT: A guide to navigating communications for the nonprofit world," that is available for free as a .pdf download here.
I have downloaded the document and started to read it. I believe that it will be a valuable resource to your nonprofit organization. This is what they say in the introduction:
We believe in the power of nonprofits to transform society. And we believe in the power of well-crafted communications to transform nonprofits. Effective communication can target the right message to the right audience at the right times. And an investment in appropriate, well-planned communications can increase rather than detract from the bottom line when resources and staffing are tight.Your ideas matter here! Please leave a comment.
05 October 2006
New Information about QuickBooks
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A 2007 edition of QuickBooks Premier for Nonprofits is available on the Intuit website. Intuit is the manufacturer of QuickBooks. When I looked this morning, the price listed is $399. There is also a 2007 QuickBooks Pro for $199.95. Nonprofits with which I have worked have successfully used either one successfully to track the financial progress of their organizations. If you are planning to do your own payroll, I understand that the newest version may be worth the extra expense. For most of my clients, I recommend they use a payroll service to manage the withholding taxes, FICA and other payroll related functions. It is best to look to your own financial expert for the best solution for your organization.
QuickBooks Premier 2006 Edition is still available from Amazon.com for $334.99. That price is up substantially from one month ago.
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A 2007 edition of QuickBooks Premier for Nonprofits is available on the Intuit website. Intuit is the manufacturer of QuickBooks. When I looked this morning, the price listed is $399. There is also a 2007 QuickBooks Pro for $199.95. Nonprofits with which I have worked have successfully used either one successfully to track the financial progress of their organizations. If you are planning to do your own payroll, I understand that the newest version may be worth the extra expense. For most of my clients, I recommend they use a payroll service to manage the withholding taxes, FICA and other payroll related functions. It is best to look to your own financial expert for the best solution for your organization.
QuickBooks Premier 2006 Edition is still available from Amazon.com for $334.99. That price is up substantially from one month ago.
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17 September 2006
CCDA in Philadelphia--The Leadership Challenge
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I will speak to the Tools For Transforming Communities group at Pomona First Baptist Church in Pomona on Thursday, September 21, 2006; 6:30 - 9:30 PM. I'll give a 75 minute version of the same workshop in Philadelphia at the Christian Community Development Association confernce on Friday, September 29, 2006 at 2:45 PM. If you are going to be at the CCDA conference, come and see me at the workshop. I will arrive at CCDA in Philadelphia after 6 PM on Thursday, September 28. I leave early morning on Saturday. If you'd like to meet with me or talk about governance give me a call or leave me a message on this blog.
After I gave this talk to the Los Angeles T4TC group in Los Angeles last week, I got this message via email from one of the participants:
My workshop in Philadelphia is titled: Board Leadership - Goverance Excellence
What does a real board do? A real board needs to know its job and have the right tools. Real governance is the highest level of organizational leadership. The job of governance is about values, vision, empowerment of both the board and staff, and the strategic ability to lead leaders.
Friday 29-Sep - 2:45-4:00
Please come by and see what we can learn together.
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I will speak to the Tools For Transforming Communities group at Pomona First Baptist Church in Pomona on Thursday, September 21, 2006; 6:30 - 9:30 PM. I'll give a 75 minute version of the same workshop in Philadelphia at the Christian Community Development Association confernce on Friday, September 29, 2006 at 2:45 PM. If you are going to be at the CCDA conference, come and see me at the workshop. I will arrive at CCDA in Philadelphia after 6 PM on Thursday, September 28. I leave early morning on Saturday. If you'd like to meet with me or talk about governance give me a call or leave me a message on this blog.
After I gave this talk to the Los Angeles T4TC group in Los Angeles last week, I got this message via email from one of the participants:
I wanted to mention that I really enjoyed your training on Thursday night. I thought it was one of the better ones and am hopeful that we can still get you for another board session. I went through my board hell back in 2001 and it struck me that it would probably have never happened had the board had a written set of policies.
My workshop in Philadelphia is titled: Board Leadership - Goverance Excellence
What does a real board do? A real board needs to know its job and have the right tools. Real governance is the highest level of organizational leadership. The job of governance is about values, vision, empowerment of both the board and staff, and the strategic ability to lead leaders.
Friday 29-Sep - 2:45-4:00
Please come by and see what we can learn together.
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